19th Century Red Lacquer Altar Table
Sold|$4,382
19th Century Red Lacquer Altar Table
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century red lacquer alter table of long rectangular form and set upon four shaped legs in the traditional manner
Sold|$4,382
19th Century Red Lacquer Altar Table
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century red lacquer alter table of long rectangular form and set upon four shaped legs in the traditional manner
Chinese Spotted Bamboo & Black Lacquer Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
The black lacquered rectangular top slightly upswept at the ends, above a reticulated apron, continuing to similar legs.
Wood, Paint
Sold|$2,400
Ming Style Red Lacquer Altar Table
Located in Washington, DC
Red Lacquer Flat Top Altar Table , beautifully conserved to highlight the original finish.
Mid 19th Century Antique Chinese Lacquered Altar Table Console
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Elm Altar Table Console with "Eared" Top on "Ruji" Trestle Supports.
Elm
Sold|$2,950
Elm Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully grained and lacquered altar table from the Shanxi province in China.
Elm
Sold|$5,800
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Elm lacquered altar table. Table is 3 different pieces, legs and top.
Sold|$5,800
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Elm lacquered altar table. Table is 3 different pieces, legs and top.
Wood
Sold|$2,675
Chinese Altar Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
Dark Green Lacquered ALTAR TABLE hand made, open work with straight lines, hoof feet, Elm, refreshed, from Shandong, China
Elm
Sold|$1,750
2 Drawer Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual pair of small lacquered altar tables with two drawers from the Shanxi province in China.
Sold|$3,800
Red Lacquered Chinese Alter Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red lacquered altar table with decorated scenes throughout, circa mid-19th century.
Wood
Sold|$3,500
Chinese Black Lacquered Sidetable
Located in London, GB
Chinese (Shanxi Province) Large Black Lacquer altar table. With Cabriole scroll legs and four drawers.
Chinese 18th Century Altar Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
This beautiful Chinese Black Lacquered ALTAR TABLE is hand made of nanmu wood than many many coats of black lacquer.
18th Century Long and Narrow Chinese Console Table
Located in Washington, DC
Elegant lacquered altar table with everted flanges. The top is expertly constructed from one solid flank of elm wood.
Sold|$3,000
Red Lacquered Geometric Altar Table
Located in London, GB
Chinese Red Lacquer Geometric Scroll Foot Altar Table
Sold|$7,900
Chinese White Lacquered Softwood Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular plank top set on stepped apron raised on squared legs joined by transverse stretchers terminating copper caps; overall soft craquelure.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$2,800
Chinese Black Lacquer Geometric Altar Table
Located in London, GB
Black lacquer geometric design altar table, with three central draws, from Shanxi province.
Chinese Altar-Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally wide Chinese altar-table, also known as the 'yoke-table' in lacquered solid pine.
Lacquer
Sold|$5,500
19th C. Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th C. Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table.
Early 20th Century Lacquered Chinese Altar Table
Located in York, GB
This is an early 20th century lacquered Chinese altar table which is a perfect size for a small console table.
Sold|$4,200
Altar Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 18th/Early 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Flat Top Altar Table in Original Finish
Sold|$3,200
Chinese Altar Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
Red lacquer Chinese Altar Table with black lacquer trim to the legs.
Wood
Sold|$4,800
Chinese altar table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese altar table. Black lacquer on elm wood. 19th Century.
Elm, Lacquer
Sold|$3,400
Bamboo Altar Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ningbo Bamboo and Split Bamboo Flat Top Altar Table
Sold|$2,450
Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful lacquered elm wood altar table from China c 1890s.
Elm
Sold|$1,250
Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique chinese elm wood altar table. Original lacquer finish has rubbed off on the top and edges of table.
Elm
Sold|$1,650
Red Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Contemporary red lacquer altar/console table from China.
Wood
Sold|$2,650
Country Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dark brown lacquered country antique altar table with horse hoof legs from the Shanxi province, China.
Elm
Sold|$3,400
Chinese Bamboo Altar Table
Located in Washington, DC
Bamboo Altar Table with Black Lacquer Scroll Top. A statement piece which is perfect as a cosole table or serving table.
Lacquer
Sold|$2,950
Scrolled Top Altar Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Carved Scrolled Top Altar Table with Cloudburst Design
Sold|$5,600
Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Red Lacquered Chinese Altar Table
Sold|$5,600
Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Red Lacquered Chinese Altar Table
Sold|$1,895
Bamboo Altar Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative classic Bamboo and Black Lacquered wood top altar table.
Bamboo
Sold|$1,450
Shinto Altar Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tansu Design exclusive shinto style altar table. Lacquered elm wood with rubbed edges.
Sold|$4,950
Bamboo Altar Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Q'ing Dynasty Beijing Pierced and Lacquered Bamboo Scrolled Top Altar Table
Sold|$3,275
Chinese altar table
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese red lacquer elmwood altar table from Shanxi Province, original finish - could be used as a console or sofa table
Sold|$1,750
Flat Top Altar/Side Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Jiangsu Black Lacquered Side/Flat Top Altar Table
Vintage Rustic Low Chinese Altar Table
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage rustic low Chinese temple altar table. Sturdy with traces of red lacquer in some places.
Lacquer, Elm
Sold|$5,800
Antique Chinese Bamboo Altar Table Console
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Bamboo Console with Dark Lacquer Top with Old Red and Brown Lacquer on Sides Double Sided with Detailed Bamboo Fretwork
Bamboo, Lacquer
Sold|$3,850
Pair of Altar / Console Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stunning Chinese lacquered elmwood altar tables, c. 1950s. These intricately carved console tables have been finished in an aged white lacquer patina.
Wood
Sold|$6,990
18th Century Shanxi Province Altar Table
Located in BOSTON, MA
This striking 18th century console displays the deep layers of clear, black and brown lacquer work and the sophisticated style of early Shanxi province pieces. The inverted form of t...
Hardwood
Sold|$7,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Altar Tables
Located in San Marino, CA
Pair of 19th century black lacquer Chinese altar tables.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$2,750
Chinese Altar Coffer
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty 2 Drawer Altar Coffer with Splayed Legs
Brass
Sold|$2,000
RED LACQUER CONSOLE TABLE
Located in Washington, DC
CHINESE RED LACQUER SCROLL TOP ALTAR TABLE WITH DRAWER,
Lacquer
Sold|$1,650
Red Lacquer Console Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red lacquer console/altar table from China.
Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Chinese Altar Table in Red : 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental sized Ming Dynasty style altar table was created in the 1970s. It has been painted in a traditional chinese-red, high gloss finish. The piece has a 1/4" glass top to...
Glass, Paint
Sold|$4,950
Scrolled Top Slant Altar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Black Lacquered Scrolled Top Altar Table
Sold|$3,250
Crackled Flat Top Altar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Q'ing Dynasty Crackle Lacquered Flat Top Altar Table with Scrolled Foot
Sold|$4,295
Carved Black Lacquer Chinese Altar Table
Located in Sarasota, FL
Well proportioned Chinese altar table with the original black lacquer. Beautiful carvings of stylized dragons on the apron.
Elm
Black Lacquer Chinese Shanxi Province 18thC Altar Table
Located in London, GB
Northern Chinese Round Leg Altar Table in Jumu Wood (elm) with traces of the original lacquer.
Lacquer, Wood
Chinese Altar Table from the Shanxi Provence in the Quing Period
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Chinese altar table from the Shanxi province in the Quing period The original lacquer on this altar table has aged worn and cracked over its 200 year old life, it was produced from ...
Elm
18th Century Chinese Altar Table in Red Lacquer
Located in San Marino, CA
An 18th century Chinese altar table in elm with key pattern from Shanshi.
Elm
Sold|$5,800
Japanese Gilt Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Japanese altar table with black lacquer top, and ornately carved gilt apron with metal hardware.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$2,985
Antique Black Lacquered Console
Located in New York, NY
Antique Narrow Black Lacquered Chinese Altar Console Table with Original Patina, Raised Overhanging Ends Above a High Double Stretcher Base with Tapered Cabriole Legs, Gansu Province
Wood, Paint
Sold|$2,400
Ming Style Altar Table
Located in Washington, DC
Black Lacquer Elmwood Altar Table. Elegant console or sofa table.
Sold|$1,075
Restored Slim Chinoiserie Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly Lacquered White Sleek & Slim Altar Table
Wood
Sold|$2,400
Chinese Console Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Large and impressive, carved wood gilt and lacquer console (altar) table in red, black and gold.
Gold Leaf
Q'ing Dynasty Chinese Southern Elm Scrolled Top Altar Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Southern Chinese elm Shandong scrolled top altar table.
Elm
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.